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the Guardian. Charlottetown, Thurs. May 0, 1933. 13
Indian Population Growth Displays Decided Upswing
CAPITAL BUREAU OF THE GUARDIAN
OTTAWA (Special) —— Can- ada‘s Indian population has come full cycle.
Estimates 0! the Indian Al- fairs Branch -e Depart ment of Citizenship and 1m. migration place the population now at “mo—almost the exact number who liwd when Europeans first set foot on North America.
The advent of the white man set of! a decline in the popula- tion. Diseases brought by sett- lers. plus me bloody (gunmen; in establisth a White North America. decimated the num- bers of the native race. By the beginning of this century the population was down to about 100
But since that time the In- dians have and their numbeis have risen at a slow but steady pace. About 10 years ’_.____———
ago the alt ‘ even
uainon brighter and the rate 0! growth I
has been proportionately blazer than that of any other ethnic
group in Canada. The department attributes the
- trendtotheadvanceslnhealtuh
and education. together with a greater participation by Mans in all phases of Canadian life. Improved welfare services. bet- ter housing and health prom carried on by the Indian Hiealhh Service. have also helped.
In educahlan there is a trend toward integration of Indian children in public schools. Since 1957 the number of Indians at- tending non-lnd.ian schools has risen from .272 to more than 16.000. And titre number who at- tend seoondary schools and universities is growing each
ear.
Canada's 566 Indian bands are managing flielr own Mali-is more efficiieniliy firmug'h elected band councils. And Canadians generally have shown a greater
. turned home after spending hol-
swareness of their debt to the ndians in recent years. Mme? friendship centres are being. formed to help Indians adjust to city life, and more Indians are receivirg special training to equip them to secure employ- ment of! their reserves,
ROLLO BAY
Mrs. Gertrude Deveau has re-
ridays with members of her fam- ily at. Ottawa.
John Conway left by plane on, Tuesday for his home in Aber-I deen. Washington. alter beingi called here by the death of his; mother. Mrs. Flora E. Conwayn
LAC and Mrs. Romeo Gallant of Greenwood. N.s.. recently visr ited relatives in this area.
rs. Emma Keith and Mrs. Walter Williamson left on return to their homes in D o r c h ester. Mass. and Boston, Mass. after; spending some time with relativ-j es in this vicinity.
Lesage Says Isolation Given Up
By ROD CURRIE
LONDON (CPI—Premier Le- sage of Quebec said here that French - speaking Ca- nadians have "given up the idea that they can and will find security in isolation."
The premier. officially open- In: Quebec House. said that in the modern world of today it Is “impossible for a people such as ours to continue—how should I say It~—our tendency for lsola-I
lion. A! home Quebec had a desirel
to fit into "the Canadian mo-Ieight pounds a head compared’vent In east Toronto Tuesdayl
saic" and “without indulging in wishful thinking we can say that; In recent years a great deal oli progress has been made."
25 SUITS
One Iol. laminat- ed. beige color only. Sizes 36 to 42. Reg. 15.95 to clear at—
~ value . .. .
tho low, low price—
Hoode'd Jackets and pants. Sizes small. medium. large, and extra large. All at
Conadions Pare Eating Of Meal
OTTAWA (CPl — Canadians
ate slightly less red meat last‘
year on a per capita basis but still tucked away an average .5 pounds for every man. woman and child. the bureau of statistics reported here.
he
Higher prices might have ln-.
financed the decline. with more
competition from poultry. lishfi cheese and other meat substi-‘
tutes. Beef and lamb eating was up slightly while veal. fancy and canned meats declined.
The red meat average intake‘ of 138.5 pounds compares with.
.8 a year earlier. The use of lard declined to
with 8.4 pounds in 1961. Fewer cattle. calves. sheep and lambs were slaughtered
Ibut hog slaughterings were up. 'else.
MEN’S
I sun's
Charcoal. blue it
All small sizes from 35 to u ms grey. these Illl ck” u m. low. soil lor 39.95 and . low, prick 49.95. Now It the I low. low price oi JACKETS '
price of—
. “ FREE - FREE -FRE
One pair of heavy work sox given away free, 1.00 with each pair of work boots sold. We ; carry several types cork soles and heavy army boots. ‘ Look at the low, low price—
i 7.95 to 9.95 _
I
FISHERMAN’S SPECIAL
RUBBER SUITS
6.95
Mrs. Hugh Sheehan has re- turned in her home at Bear Riv- er after being a patient in th e Charlottetown Hospital.
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Conway. Elmira. were recent visitors to. Rollo Bay. 3
Mrs. Lorne Gallant has return- ed home after being a patient at‘ the Souris Hospital. I
Mr. and Mrs. Eddy CampbeIH
$5 3.50
Massachusetts. spent some time} with relatives at Souris Wes t.‘ having been called here by the {death of Mrs. Paul Gallant. Mr. and Mrs. Leo Gallant. Hope River. recently visuted Mr. 1 and Mrs. Joey Deveau. i x.
BABY ABANDONED TORONTO (CPD —— A baby [only hours old was abandoned : on the steps of Notre Dame crn-z
Imghi. Two nuns answering the‘ doorbell found the crying baby. .but saw no trace of anyone‘
v
Housecoats
Majestlo. all reg. col- on and plaids. lug. 16.50 All lines.
Dress Socks
Some of then socks
sold for 1.25 a pair. Now at the 10*, Mel" miller. 0 on. denim.
low price of—
“7.88» 3 st 3.95
Como In And Save Many, Many Dollar's
Factory Outlet Store
IGQMW
Overalls
Solo Price—
Charlottetown
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Winner ’
The Provincial winner, besides winning some valuable prizes, will receive expense paid trip to Saint John. N. B. in June to participate in the Atlantic district Championship.
The Saint John Winner and runner-up will journey to Quebec City for a four-day period to compete for the national champion-
ship and scholarships totalling $2,500.
Entries
Entries for tho Rood-o-o open to all competitors with a drivers licence. and between the ages of 16 and 20. can be obtained or the Y.M.C.A. and Seamle- hury's in Charlottetown or any of the province‘s high school. '
The written portion of the test will start at 9 AM. Saturday at Prince of Wales College with the driving tests beginning at Queen Charlotte at 1 PM.
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